She spelled it for him, wondering if he was trying to talk Drake out of the venture or just taunting him. Well, she had told him the network was most useful for teasing; he was only doing what she'd suggested...
She nudged him with her foot and asked, "So, am I right in understanding that absolutely every single one of my friends has known Merri for ages, and has neglected to introduce him to me for reasons I cannot comprehend?" Drake's assertion that she would break him - or vice versa - was laughable.